Colombia hosted the inaugural meeting of the Expert Review on Debt, Nature, and Climate. This initiative, championed by Presidents Gustavo Petro, Emmanuel Macron, William Ruto, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz, aims to advance a transformative agenda for a climate-resilient, low-carbon, and nature-positive global economic restructuring.
Reflecting discussions at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings, addressing debt, climate, and biodiversity crises are urgent. Collaboration for innovative solutions is crucial for sustainable economic development and safeguarding our planet for future generations.
After months of diligent preparation and with committed support from the Children's Investment Fund Foundation and the governments of Germany, France, and Ireland, we have assembled a distinguished cohort of global experts led by co-chairs Vera Songwe and Moritz Kramer, with support from stellar research institutions serving as our secretariat.
Echoing the commitment expressed by Presidents Gustavo Petro and Joe Biden to combat the climate crisis, we continue to work on addressing debt, climate, and biodiversity crises through collective responsibility and immediate action.
